JENNER HEADLANDS HAWKWATCH

Jenner Headlands
HawkWatch

RAPTOR RESEARCH GROUP

About

Jenner Headlands HawkWatch Citizen Scientist Group

Founded by the late Larry Broderick, the Jenner Headlands HawkWatch is part of the West County Hawkwatch organization. We are located on Hawk Hill in the Wildlands Conservancy's Sonoma Coast Jenner Headlands Preserve. The Jenner Headlands Hawkwatch is committed to the scientific study, enjoyment, and appreciation of raptor migration.

During this annual fall raptor migration, we collect critical data on bird-of-prey migration. This data is used by the Wildlands Conservancy and uploaded to the Hawk Migration Association; it can be viewed in the links below.

West County HawkWatch (WCHW) is a regional group of interpretive specialists and photographers specializing in raptor identification and the natural history of birds of prey. Passionate about nature, hawks, conservation, and wildlife, most members have been studying and working with nature their whole lives, specializing in raptors for two decades.

Schedule

Jenner HawkWatch Schedule

Every Sunday and Wednesday
During September - December
Weather permitting

Jenner HawkWatch protocol applies:

Meet @ the Jenner Visitor Center (JVC) in the town of Jenner 9:15 am
Then, at 9:30 am Sharp, we will head up to the Jenner Headlands.
There is limited space for parking in the preserve, so carpooling up to the hawk watch is appreciated.
The count up on the hill runs from 10 AM - 2 PM, weather permitting. Rain cancels. We are behind a locked gate (10 am to 2 pm). Then we'll drive back down to JVC by 2:20 PM.
All attendees MUST sign a liability waiver once a season and a daily sign-in sheet each day they're on the watch (per The Wildlands Conservancy).
What to bring: water, lunch, layered clothing, sunscreen, shade hat, camping chair or blanket to sit on, raptor ID books, binoculars, spotting scope.

Note: We are limited to three vehicles, so the maximum number is 12-15 people. Please let me know if you want to attend.